Aesthetic

Trunk, Genitalia, and Extremities

Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Reduces the Analgesic Requirements After Abdominoplasty With Flank Liposuction

Araco A, Pooney J, Araco F, et al (Dolan Park Hosp, Bromsgrove, Birmingham, UK; Univ of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy; et al) Ann Plast Surg 65:385-388, 2010^§

Abstract

Introduction

The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a technique of locoregional anesthesia that blocks the sensorial afferent nerves localized between the transversus abdominis muscle and the internal oblique muscle. We describe results obtained with a case control study between patients undergoing abdominoplasty with the TAP block compared with a similar group of patients not receiving the block.

Materials and Methods

Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue

Share this:

• Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
• Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

Related posts:

comparison of Ringer’s lactate and acetate solutions and resuscitative effects on splanchnic dysoxia in patients with extensive burns Impacting Employment After Burn Injury Closure Materials for Upper Lid Blepharoplasty: A Randomized, Controlled Trial in abdominoplasty: points of finesse Decision Making and Perception in Patients Undergoing Cosmetic Breast Augmentation Monitoring of Free Flaps in Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Multicenter Comparison of 398 Flaps Using Clinical Monitoring, Microdialysis, and the Implantable Doppler Probe

Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel

Join